Planning a commercial property search in Mumbai

Start with the purpose of the space: a client-facing office, retail outlet, showroom or storage operation. Compare candidate neighbourhoods using your actual customer locations and employee travel needs.

Inspect the space for your business

For offices, inspect usable carpet area, lift capacity, power provision and building access hours. For shops and showrooms, check frontage, signage permissions and whether the proposed business use is permitted.

Compare the full cost

Ask for a written breakdown of rent or sale price, deposit, maintenance, parking, fit-out costs, applicable taxes and brokerage. Compare properties on the same area basis and clarify which expenses are recurring.

Check documents and permitted use

Ask the seller or landlord for ownership and authority documents, sanctioned use and applicable building permissions. Have a qualified local professional review the documents and proposed agreement for your transaction.

Before making a decision

• Measure usable space and confirm the quoted area basis.
• Record utilities, parking and operating-hour restrictions.
• Inspect the premises and surrounding access in person.
• Confirm current availability and all commercial terms in writing.

This is a general planning checklist. Requirements depend on the property and intended business.